2006 Upper Deck SP Authentic Andre Johnson #40
Andre Johnson · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Andre Johnson
Set
2006 Upper Deck SP Authentic
Year
2006
Card #
#40
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. Centering appears slightly heavy on the left. Top-left corner shows slight whitening or soft edge. Surface has common speckling seen in 2000s SP Authentic matte finishes.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Andre Johnson is a franchise icon and Hall of Famer, this is a standard base card from a high-print set. Demand is highest among Texans team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $50-70 (High variance due to low grading volume for base cards).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2006 SP Authentic base veterans range from $0.99 to $2.50. Graded copies of base stars from this year rarely appear at auction unless they are PSA 10, which typically command a premium from registry collectors.
Description
Featured here is a 2006 SP Authentic Andre Johnson card #40. The card showcases the Houston Texans legendary wide receiver in his home white and blue uniform, cradling the football. The design features a classic SP Authentic look with silver foil accents, a textured 'football skin' background pattern, and a clean white-to-blue gradient. A perfect addition for any Texans fan or Andre Johnson completionist.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson during his prime; high-end SP Authentic branding known for quality card stock and premium design aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Features correct SP Authentic holofoil logo in the top left corner; accurate typography for the '80' and 'Andre Johnson' nameplate; correct 2006-era Texans logo and uniform details.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the top left; slight edge chipping on the right side; minor surface clouding and typical industrial speckling. Overall centering is approximately 60/40.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-tail inventory, or as part of a Houston Texans team lot on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Grading is NOT recommended for this card as the cost of grading exceeds the market value. List this alongside other 2000s stars to save on shipping. Use keywords like 'Texans HOF', 'SP Authentic', and 'Andre Johnson Base'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a non-machinable envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) to keep costs low.